Dunsparce

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Dunsparce is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Land Snake Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	206
Type	Normal
Species	Land Snake Pokémon
Height	1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight	14.0 kg (30.9 lbs)
Abilities	1. Serene Grace 2. Run Away Rattled (hidden ability)
Local №	052 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 052 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 035 (Black 2/White 2) 040 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 063 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	145
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	100	310	404
Attack	70	130	262
Defense	70	130	262
Sp. Atk	65	121	251
Sp. Def	65	121	251
Speed	45	85	207
Total	415	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Dunsparce.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
				0

Evolution chart

Dunsparce does not evolve.

Dunsparce changes

In Generations 2-3, Dunsparce has a base experience yield of 75.
In Generation 4, Dunsparce has a base experience yield of 125.

Pokédex entries

Gold	When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
Silver	If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
Crystal	It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there.
Ruby Sapphire	DUNSPARCE has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This POKéMON is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
FireRed	If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can hover just slightly using its wings.
LeafGreen	When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
Emerald	Its drill-tipped tail is used to burrow into the ground backwards. This POKéMON is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
HeartGold	When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
SoulSilver	If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
Black White	It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
Black 2 White 2	It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail.
X	When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
Y	It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground.
Ultra Sun	It travels by digging through the ground. Diglett and Dunsparce share one another’s tunnels happily.
Ultra Moon	When it sees a person, it digs a hole with its tail to make its escape. If you happen to find one, consider yourself lucky.

Moves learned by Dunsparce

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Dunsparce learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Defense Curl	Normal	—	—
1	Rage	Normal	20	100
3	Rollout	Rock	30	90
6	Spite	Ghost	—	100
8	Pursuit	Dark	40	100
11	Screech	Normal	—	85
13	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
16	Yawn	Normal	—	—
18	Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
21	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
23	Drill Run	Ground	80	95
26	Roost	Flying	—	—
28	Take Down	Normal	90	85
31	Coil	Poison	—	—
33	Dig	Ground	80	100
36	Glare	Normal	—	100
38	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
41	Endeavor	Normal	—	100
43	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
46	Dragon Rush	Dragon	100	75
48	Endure	Normal	—	—
51	Flail	Normal	—	100

Egg moves

Dunsparce learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dunsparce egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Bide	Normal	—	—
Bite	Dark	60	100
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Headbutt	Normal	70	100
Hex	Ghost	65	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Secret Power	Normal	70	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Trump Card	Normal	—	∞

Move Tutor moves

Dunsparce can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aqua Tail	Water	90	90
Bind	Normal	15	85
Drill Run	Ground	80	95
Endeavor	Normal	—	100
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Pain Split	Normal	—	—
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Snore	Normal	50	100
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100
Water Pulse	Water	60	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Moves learnt by TM

Dunsparce is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Dunsparce can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Nightmare	Ghost	—	100	Generation 2 — TM
Zap Cannon	Electric	120	50	Generation 2 — TM
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Dunsparce learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Defense Curl	Normal	—	—
1	Rage	Normal	20	100
3	Rollout	Rock	30	90
6	Spite	Ghost	—	100
8	Pursuit	Dark	40	100
11	Screech	Normal	—	85
13	Yawn	Normal	—	—
16	Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
18	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
21	Drill Run	Ground	80	95
23	Roost	Flying	—	—
26	Take Down	Normal	90	85
28	Coil	Poison	—	—
31	Dig	Ground	80	100
33	Glare	Normal	—	100
36	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
38	Endeavor	Normal	—	100
41	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
43	Dragon Rush	Dragon	100	75
46	Endure	Normal	—	—
48	Flail	Normal	—	100

Egg moves

Dunsparce learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dunsparce egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Bide	Normal	—	—
Bite	Dark	60	100
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Headbutt	Normal	70	100
Hex	Ghost	65	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Secret Power	Normal	70	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Trump Card	Normal	—	∞

Moves learnt by TM

Dunsparce is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Dunsparce can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Nightmare	Ghost	—	100	Generation 2 — TM
Zap Cannon	Electric	120	50	Generation 2 — TM
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Dunsparce sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal							—
Shiny							—

See all Dunsparce sprites

Where to find Dunsparce

Gold Silver Crystal	Dark Cave
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Three Isle Port
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Route 208
HeartGold SoulSilver	Dark Cave
Black White	Route 12
Black 2 White 2	Route 1, 2, 6, 12, 18, 20, Dreamyard, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Floccesy Ranch, Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve
X Y	Route 3, 22
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 2
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	Trade/migrate from another game

Answers to Dunsparce questions

Other languages

English	Dunsparce
Japanese	ノコッチ (Nokocchi)
German	Dummisel
French	Insolourdo

Name origin

dun: yellow
sparse: rare